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Code of Conduct

By deciding to attend a Summer Experience at Washington University, students commit themselves to maintaining the highest academic and social standards. As a member of the Summer Experiences community, students are expected to make a positive contribution by acting responsibly and by respecting the rights of other students, faculty, and staff.

Violations of any of the following may result in disciplinary actions including limitation of activities or expulsion from the program with no refund of the program fee and no credit earned:

Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information. It is our expectation that our students do not discriminate or harass others on such bases as well.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, with respect for the rights and property of others, and are expected to abide by all applicable federal, state, and city laws.

Washington University prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products anywhere on campus. Students are not permitted to have tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia of any kind including rolling papers, matches, or lighters.

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and required program activities unless otherwise excused by staff. Over 3 unexcused absences from class or other required program activities is grounds for dismissal.

Students are expected to be engaged participants and complete all academic responsibilities.

Any damage to Washington University property or the private property of other students will be repaired at the expense of the student(s) responsible for that damage.

The following are strictly prohibited and violations will result in immediate dismissal from the program with no refund of the program fee and no credit earned:

Consumption, use, or possession of alcohol or unlawful drugs; abuse or distribution of prescription drugs; possession of paraphernalia that can be used for illegal drug use; under the Washington University policy on weapons, explosives, or fireworks, possession or use of weapons, including knives of any kind, firearms, or fireworks; sexual misconduct or harassment; physical altercations or bullying of any kind. Such conduct may also expose students to criminal prosecution by state or federal authorities.

This policy also extends to objects or means employed to induce results or effects similar to intoxication or impairment but which are not necessarily illegal, e.g., “whip-its,” “bath salts,” use of over-the-counter medicines for such purposes, asphyxiation and so on. In such cases where means are not illegal to have in possession, intent to use for purposes of intoxication or impairment will be the determining factor in dismissal.

If there is suspicion of consumption, use, procurement, or possession of alcohol, unlawful drugs, weapons, firearms, paraphernalia, items with intent to impair, or fireworks a room check will occur in the presence of Washington University police, Residential Life and Summer Experiences personnel. Posts or photographs on social media as well as statements made by students or staff are considered grounds for suspicion.

Residential students must abide by the following additional guidelines. Violations of any of the following may result in disciplinary actions including limitation of activities or expulsion from the program with no refund of the program fee and no credit earned:

A curfew for all Summer Experiences students is strictly enforced. Students must be in the residence hall by 9:00pm every evening and in their individual rooms by 11:00pm. Quiet hours are also strictly enforced beginning at 11:00pm until 7:30am.

Students are not permitted to move from assigned rooms unless authorized by program director. Students are not permitted to have any overnight guests, including other residents, in their rooms or suites.

Student housing is organized based on gender identity, age, and year in school. Students are not permitted at any time in residential suites that are assigned to students of different gender identities than their own.

Students are required to sign-out/in if leaving campus during approved hours of Monday-Friday, 5:00-9:00pm/Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am-9:00pm.

Students may leave campus outside of approved hours only with prior written authorization from parent or legal guardian.

Students are not permitted to leave campus in a vehicle operated by someone other than their parent/legal guardian unless prior written authorization from their parent/legal guardian is received.

Visitors are not permitted to be in the residence hall with the exception of check-in and check-out times unless accompanied by a staff member.

Students are not permitted to bring or have access to motor vehicles while residing on campus.

Students are expected to respect the residential facilities and to keep them clean. This includes common areas, suites, restrooms, and individual rooms.

Students are not permitted to host parties or get-togethers at their home or other off-campus locations.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to assisting all members of the University community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security compliance document is available on the University Police web site at http://police.wustl.edu. The web site contains information regarding campus security and personal safety issues, including topics such as crime prevention, University Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance to security on campus. The web site also contains crime statistics from the three previous calendar years for crime reported on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Washington University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus.